A small product double-station foam box filling device and an implementation method thereof

Abstract

This invention discloses a dual-station foam box packing device for small products, including a machine base. A feeding belt is installed above the machine base. Magnetic rotating mechanisms are installed above the machine base, corresponding to the middle position of the feeding belt and the side near the discharge end. A feeding belt is located on one side of the magnetic rotating mechanism, and a material distribution and guiding mechanism is located on the discharge end side of the feeding belt. A boxing mechanism and a magnetic conveying mechanism are located on the side of the material distribution and guiding mechanism. An empty foam box compartment and a full foam box compartment are located between the two boxing mechanisms. This invention also discloses a method for implementing the dual-station foam box packing device for small products. This invention connects the feeding belt to the sorting equipment in the previous process, and uses two magnetic rotating mechanisms to respectively transport products from the feeding belt to the receiving belt, achieving product diversion. The two stations operate independently, allowing multiple products to be boxed simultaneously, effectively improving the boxing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure belongs to the field of foam box packaging technology, specifically relating to a small product dual-station foam box packaging equipment and its implementation method. Background Technology

[0002] A magnetic core product, after being sorted by a sorting machine, needs to be directly packed into a foam box. The purpose of the foam box is to protect the product during transportation. Currently, the foam box packing process is mainly completed by a single-mechanism automatic packing machine. However, because the cycle speed of the sorting machine is higher than that of the automatic packing machine, the efficiency of the tray placement is not fully utilized.

[0003] Chinese Patent Application No. 202011269836.3 discloses a multi-station foam box packing device for small products, including a chassis, a belt feeding mechanism connected to the top of the chassis, a sorting mechanism connected to the top of the chassis, a gantry unloading mechanism above the sorting mechanism, a foam box moving mechanism on one side of the gantry unloading mechanism, an empty foam box bin on one side of the foam box moving mechanism, and a full foam box bin on one side of the empty foam box bin. Lifting components are provided at the bottom of both the empty and full foam box bins. The invention also discloses a method for implementing the multi-station foam box packing device for small products. This invention connects to a sorting machine via a belt feeding mechanism for automatic feeding; the sorting mechanism can simultaneously sort nine products, greatly improving sorting efficiency; the foam box moving mechanism simultaneously sorts and packs the sorted products into boxes, greatly improving packing efficiency.

[0004] Chinese patent application number 202123325170.1 discloses a neat material feeding and tray receiving machine, including a frame. A first fixed frame and a second fixed frame are fixedly mounted on the frame. A first electric slide rail is mounted on the first fixed frame, and a first mounting frame is mounted on the first electric slide rail. A box-picking mechanism is provided at the lower end of the first mounting frame, and the box-picking mechanism includes four sets of air nozzles. A second electric slide rail is mounted on the second fixed frame, and a second mounting frame is mounted on the second electric slide rail. A material-picking mechanism is installed at the lower end of the second mounting frame, and the material-picking mechanism includes a liftable suction plate. A receiving belt is installed on the frame. This utility model solves the problem of products not being automatically loaded into foam boxes after appearance inspection. Furthermore, replacing manual loading with mechanical loading can significantly improve production efficiency, ensure product quality, and reduce labor costs to a certain extent.

[0005] Although the aforementioned patent enables automatic foam box filling of products, the slow filling speed is still a problem. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a dual-station foam box packing machine for small products to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. The dual-station foam box packing machine for small products provided by this disclosure effectively improves the efficiency of tray loading and boxing.

[0007] Another objective of this disclosure is to provide a method for implementing a small product dual-station foam box packaging equipment.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure provides the following technical solution: a small product dual-station foam box packing equipment, including a machine base, an infeed belt installed above the machine base, a magnetic suction rotating mechanism installed above the machine base corresponding to the middle position of the infeed belt and the side near the discharge end, an infeed belt on one side of the magnetic suction rotating mechanism, a material distribution guiding mechanism on the discharge end side of the infeed belt, a box packing mechanism and a magnetic suction conveying mechanism on the side of the material distribution guiding mechanism, an empty foam box compartment and a full foam box compartment between the two box packing mechanisms, a lifting mechanism below the empty foam box compartment and the full foam box compartment, and a transverse conveying mechanism located below the box packing mechanism, the empty foam box compartment and the full foam box compartment.

[0009] To facilitate product feeding, a feeding guide strip is installed above the feeding belt, and several first-sensor photoelectric sensors are installed on the feeding guide strip. A feeding transition block is installed on the feeding end of the feeding belt.

[0010] In order to transfer the products on the feed conveyor belt to the feed conveyor belt, the magnetic attraction rotation mechanism further includes a magnetic attraction rotation mechanism base, a rotary servo motor is installed on the magnetic attraction rotation mechanism base, a servo turntable is installed on the output end of the rotary servo motor, a cylinder mounting plate is installed on the servo turntable, a magnetic attraction rotation lifting cylinder is installed on the cylinder mounting plate, and a second magnetic attraction head is installed on the output end of the magnetic attraction rotation lifting cylinder.

[0011] To enable product retrieval and placement, the second magnetic head further includes a magnetic head connecting plate, on which a magnetic lifting cylinder is mounted. A magnet is connected to the output end of the magnetic lifting cylinder, and a partition located below the magnet is connected to the bottom of the magnetic head connecting plate.

[0012] To achieve product material distribution guidance, the material distribution guidance mechanism further includes a material distribution module, a material distribution seat installed on the output end of the material distribution module, a number of equally spaced material distribution slots on the material distribution seat, and a second photoelectric sensor installed above the feeding position.

[0013] To transfer the products from the material distribution seat to the boxing mechanism, the magnetic conveying mechanism further includes a magnetic horizontal transfer module, a linear guide rail, and a gantry frame. The magnetic horizontal transfer module is arranged parallel to the linear guide rail. The gantry frame is connected to the output end of the magnetic horizontal transfer module and the slider of the linear guide rail. A magnetic vertical transfer module is installed on the gantry frame. A magnetic conveying lifting cylinder is installed on the output end of the magnetic vertical transfer module. A first magnetic head is connected to the output end of the magnetic conveying lifting cylinder.

[0014] To achieve the positioning of the foam box, the boxing mechanism further includes two boxing mechanism support plates. The inner sides of the two boxing mechanism support plates are connected to symmetrical guide sheet metal. A positioning cylinder is installed on the outer side of one of the boxing mechanism support plates, and a positioning plate is installed on the output end of the positioning cylinder.

[0015] To achieve the storage and feeding of empty foam boxes, the empty foam box hopper further includes an empty foam box hopper body, with lifting cylinders installed on both sides of the empty foam box hopper body, lifting support plates installed on the output end of the lifting cylinders, and an empty foam box positioning cylinder installed above the lifting cylinders, with an empty foam box positioning block installed on the output end of the empty foam box positioning cylinder.

[0016] To achieve storage of full foam boxes, the full foam box storage unit further includes a full foam box storage body, with tray cylinders installed on both sides of the full foam box storage body, and a tray plate installed on the output end of the tray cylinder.

[0017] For lifting the foam box, the lifting mechanism further includes a lifting mechanism mounting plate, a motor, and a lifting plate. The output end of the motor is connected to one end of a lead screw, and the other end of the lead screw is connected to the lifting mechanism mounting plate via a bearing. The lifting plate is threadedly connected to the lead screw, and lifting rods are connected to the four corners of the lifting plate. The lifting rods are connected to the platform of the machine via linear bearings, and lifting blocks are connected to the upper ends of the lifting rods.

[0018] To enable the switching of foam boxes between empty foam box compartments, full foam box compartments, and the boxing mechanism, the transverse conveying mechanism further includes a gear and rack moving module. A moving plate is installed on the output end of the gear and rack moving module, and a clamping cylinder is installed on one side below the moving plate. A clamping plate is installed on the output end of the clamping cylinder.

[0019] Furthermore, the method for implementing a small product dual-station foam box packaging equipment includes the following steps:

[0020] (i) After sorting, the products are conveyed backward on the feed belt. When the first photoelectric sensor detects the product, the magnetic rotating mechanism is activated to transfer the product on the feed belt to the feed belt.

[0021] (ii) The product is conveyed backward by the feeding belt to the material distribution guide mechanism. When the second photoelectric sensor detects the product, the material distribution module drives the material distribution seat to move a set distance, so that the product enters the material distribution trough in sequence.

[0022] (iii) When the material distribution module reaches the set position, the magnetic conveying mechanism will move the product on the material distribution seat to the foam box on the boxing mechanism for placement.

[0023] (iv) The lateral conveying mechanism moves the empty foam boxes from the empty foam box warehouse to the boxing mechanism, and then the lateral conveying mechanism moves the full foam boxes on the boxing mechanism to the full foam box warehouse.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this disclosure are:

[0025] 1. This invention connects the feed conveyor belt to the sorting equipment in the previous process. Two magnetic rotating mechanisms are used to transfer the products on the feed conveyor belt to the feed conveyor belt, thereby achieving product diversion. The two workstations operate independently and can pack multiple products at the same time, effectively improving the efficiency of packing.

[0026] 2. This disclosure uses edge signals from several first-sensor photoelectric detection products to trigger magnetic attraction, effectively avoiding missed detections or repeated grabbing.

[0027] 3. This invention enables the automatic retrieval and placement of empty and full foam boxes by using a transverse conveying mechanism in conjunction with empty and full foam box compartments. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure disclosed herein.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure disclosed herein.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feed conveyor belt structure disclosed in this paper.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic attraction and rotation mechanism disclosed herein.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second magnetic suction head disclosed herein.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the material distribution and guiding mechanism disclosed herein.

[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic transport mechanism disclosed herein.

[0035] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the boxing mechanism disclosed herein.

[0036] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the empty foam box warehouse disclosed in this publication.

[0037] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the foam box warehouse disclosed herein.

[0038] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism disclosed herein.

[0039] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the transverse transport mechanism disclosed herein.

[0040] In the diagram: 1. Machine base; 2. Feed belt; 21. Feed guide bar; 22. First sensor photoelectric sensor; 23. Feed transition block; 3. Material distribution guide mechanism; 31. Material distribution module; 32. Material distribution seat; 33. Material distribution trough; 34. Second sensor photoelectric sensor; 4. Empty foam box compartment; 41. Empty foam box compartment body; 42. Lifting pallet; 43. Lifting cylinder; 44. Empty foam box positioning cylinder; 45. Empty foam box positioning block; 5. Full foam box compartment; 51. Full foam box compartment body; 52. Pallet cylinder; 53. Pallet plate; 6. Boxing mechanism; 61. Boxing mechanism support plate; 62. Guide sheet metal; 63. Positioning plate; 64. Positioning cylinder; 7. Lateral transport mechanism; 71. Gear and rack moving module; 72. Moving plate; 73. Clamping plate; 74. Clamping cylinder; 8. Magnetic suction transport mechanism; 81. Magnetic suction transverse transfer module; 82. Linear guide rail; 83. First magnetic suction head; 84. Magnetic suction transport lifting cylinder; 85. Magnetic suction longitudinal transfer module; 86. Gantry frame; 9. Feeding belt; 10. Magnetic suction rotation mechanism; 101. Magnetic suction rotation mechanism base; 102. Rotary servo motor; 103. Servo turntable; 104. Cylinder mounting plate; 105. Magnetic suction rotation lifting cylinder; 11. Second magnetic suction head; 111. Magnetic suction head connecting plate; 112. Magnetic suction lifting cylinder; 113. Partition plate; 114. Magnet block; 12. Lifting mechanism; 121. Lifting mechanism mounting plate; 122. Lead screw; 123. Motor; 124. Lifting plate; 125. Lifting rod; 126. Lifting block. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0042] In the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0043] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0044] In the description of this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," "left," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive distinction and have no special meaning.

[0045] Example 1

[0046] Please see Figures 1-12 This embodiment provides the following technical solution: a small product dual-station foam box packing equipment, including a machine base 1, an infeed belt 2 installed above the machine base 1, a magnetic suction rotating mechanism 10 installed above the machine base 1 corresponding to the middle position of the infeed belt 2 and the side near the discharge end, an infeed belt 9 provided on one side of the magnetic suction rotating mechanism 10, a material distribution guiding mechanism 3 provided on the discharge end side of the infeed belt 9, a box packing mechanism 6 and a magnetic suction conveying mechanism 8 provided on the side of the material distribution guiding mechanism 3, an empty foam box compartment 4 and a full foam box compartment 5 provided between the two box packing mechanisms 6, a lifting mechanism 12 provided below the empty foam box compartment 4 and the full foam box compartment 5, and a transverse conveying mechanism 7 provided below the box packing mechanism 6, the empty foam box compartment 4 and the full foam box compartment 5.

[0047] By adopting the above technical solution, this disclosure connects the feed belt 2 with the sorting equipment of the previous process, and uses two magnetic rotating mechanisms 10 to transfer the products on the feed belt 2 to the feed belt 9, thereby realizing product diversion. The two workstations operate independently and can pack multiple products at the same time, effectively improving the efficiency of packing.

[0048] Specifically, a feeding guide strip 21 is installed above the feeding belt 2, and several first sensing photoelectric sensors 22 are installed on the feeding guide strip 21. A feeding transition block 23 is installed on the feeding end of the feeding belt 2.

[0049] By adopting the above technical solution, the feed guide bar 21 is used to guide the product, the first sensing photoelectric 22 is a positioning fiber optic sensor, and the magnetic attraction action is triggered by the detection of the product edge signal by several first sensing photoelectric 22s, which effectively avoids missed detection or repeated grabbing; when two stations feed at the same time, the timing of the magnetic attraction rotation mechanism 10 is coordinated by the PLC controller to ensure that the product transfer of the two feed belts 9 does not interfere with each other; the feed transition block 23 is used to connect with the discharge belt of the sorting equipment.

[0050] Example 2

[0051] Please see Figures 1-12 This embodiment provides the following technical solution: a small product dual-station foam box packing equipment, including a machine base 1, an infeed belt 2 installed above the machine base 1, a magnetic suction rotating mechanism 10 installed above the machine base 1 corresponding to the middle position of the infeed belt 2 and the side near the discharge end, an infeed belt 9 provided on one side of the magnetic suction rotating mechanism 10, a material distribution guiding mechanism 3 provided on the discharge end side of the infeed belt 9, a box packing mechanism 6 and a magnetic suction conveying mechanism 8 provided on the side of the material distribution guiding mechanism 3, an empty foam box compartment 4 and a full foam box compartment 5 provided between the two box packing mechanisms 6, a lifting mechanism 12 provided below the empty foam box compartment 4 and the full foam box compartment 5, and a transverse conveying mechanism 7 provided below the box packing mechanism 6, the empty foam box compartment 4 and the full foam box compartment 5.

[0052] Specifically, the magnetic attraction rotation mechanism 10 includes a magnetic attraction rotation mechanism base 101, a rotary servo motor 102 mounted on the magnetic attraction rotation mechanism base 101, a servo turntable 103 mounted on the output end of the rotary servo motor 102, a cylinder mounting plate 104 mounted on the servo turntable 103, a magnetic attraction rotation lifting cylinder 105 mounted on the cylinder mounting plate 104, and a second magnetic head 11 mounted on the output end of the magnetic attraction rotation lifting cylinder 105.

[0053] By adopting the above technical solution, the product on the feed belt 2 is transferred to the feed belt 9 by the magnetic suction rotation mechanism 10.

[0054] Specifically, the second magnetic head 11 includes a magnetic head connecting plate 111, a magnetic lifting cylinder 112 is installed on the magnetic head connecting plate 111, a magnet block 114 is connected to the output end of the magnetic lifting cylinder 112, and a partition plate 113 located below the magnet block 114 is connected to the bottom of the magnetic head connecting plate 111.

[0055] By adopting the above technical solution, the product can be picked up and placed.

[0056] Example 3

[0057] Please see Figures 1-12 This embodiment provides the following technical solution: a small product dual-station foam box packing equipment, including a machine base 1, an infeed belt 2 installed above the machine base 1, a magnetic suction rotating mechanism 10 installed above the machine base 1 corresponding to the middle position of the infeed belt 2 and the side near the discharge end, an infeed belt 9 provided on one side of the magnetic suction rotating mechanism 10, a material distribution guiding mechanism 3 provided on the discharge end side of the infeed belt 9, a box packing mechanism 6 and a magnetic suction conveying mechanism 8 provided on the side of the material distribution guiding mechanism 3, an empty foam box compartment 4 and a full foam box compartment 5 provided between the two box packing mechanisms 6, a lifting mechanism 12 provided below the empty foam box compartment 4 and the full foam box compartment 5, and a transverse conveying mechanism 7 provided below the box packing mechanism 6, the empty foam box compartment 4 and the full foam box compartment 5.

[0058] Specifically, the material distribution guiding mechanism 3 includes a material distribution module 31, a material distribution seat 32 is installed on the output end of the material distribution module 31, the material distribution seat 32 is provided with a number of equally spaced material distribution slots 33, and also includes a second photoelectric sensor 34, which is installed above the feeding position.

[0059] By adopting the above technical solution, the product's material distribution can be guided.

[0060] Example 4

[0061] Please see Figures 1-12 This embodiment provides the following technical solution: a small product dual-station foam box packing equipment, including a machine base 1, an infeed belt 2 installed above the machine base 1, a magnetic suction rotating mechanism 10 installed above the machine base 1 corresponding to the middle position of the infeed belt 2 and the side near the discharge end, an infeed belt 9 provided on one side of the magnetic suction rotating mechanism 10, a material distribution guiding mechanism 3 provided on the discharge end side of the infeed belt 9, a box packing mechanism 6 and a magnetic suction conveying mechanism 8 provided on the side of the material distribution guiding mechanism 3, an empty foam box compartment 4 and a full foam box compartment 5 provided between the two box packing mechanisms 6, a lifting mechanism 12 provided below the empty foam box compartment 4 and the full foam box compartment 5, and a transverse conveying mechanism 7 provided below the box packing mechanism 6, the empty foam box compartment 4 and the full foam box compartment 5.

[0062] Specifically, the magnetic transport mechanism 8 includes a magnetic horizontal movement module 81, a linear guide rail 82, and a gantry frame 86. The magnetic horizontal movement module 81 is arranged parallel to the linear guide rail 82. The gantry frame 86 is connected to the output end of the magnetic horizontal movement module 81 and the slider of the linear guide rail 82. A magnetic vertical movement module 85 is installed on the gantry frame 86. A magnetic transport lifting cylinder 84 is installed on the output end of the magnetic vertical movement module 85. A first magnetic head 83 is connected to the output end of the magnetic transport lifting cylinder 84.

[0063] By adopting the above technical solution, the products on the material distribution seat 32 are transferred to the boxing mechanism 6.

[0064] Example 5

[0065] Please see Figures 1-12 This embodiment provides the following technical solution: a small product dual-station foam box packing equipment, including a machine base 1, an infeed belt 2 installed above the machine base 1, a magnetic suction rotating mechanism 10 installed above the machine base 1 corresponding to the middle position of the infeed belt 2 and the side near the discharge end, an infeed belt 9 provided on one side of the magnetic suction rotating mechanism 10, a material distribution guiding mechanism 3 provided on the discharge end side of the infeed belt 9, a box packing mechanism 6 and a magnetic suction conveying mechanism 8 provided on the side of the material distribution guiding mechanism 3, an empty foam box compartment 4 and a full foam box compartment 5 provided between the two box packing mechanisms 6, a lifting mechanism 12 provided below the empty foam box compartment 4 and the full foam box compartment 5, and a transverse conveying mechanism 7 provided below the box packing mechanism 6, the empty foam box compartment 4 and the full foam box compartment 5.

[0066] Specifically, the boxing mechanism 6 includes two boxing mechanism support plates 61. The inner sides of the two boxing mechanism support plates 61 are connected to symmetrical guide sheet metal 62. A positioning cylinder 64 is installed on the outer side of one of the boxing mechanism support plates 61, and a positioning plate 63 is installed on the output end of the positioning cylinder 64.

[0067] By adopting the above technical solution, the positioning cylinder 64 drives the positioning plate 63 to move and cooperate with the boxing mechanism support plate 61 to achieve the positioning of the foam box.

[0068] Example 6

[0069] Please see Figures 1-12This embodiment provides the following technical solution: a small product dual-station foam box packing equipment, including a machine base 1, an infeed belt 2 installed above the machine base 1, a magnetic suction rotating mechanism 10 installed above the machine base 1 corresponding to the middle position of the infeed belt 2 and the side near the discharge end, an infeed belt 9 provided on one side of the magnetic suction rotating mechanism 10, a material distribution guiding mechanism 3 provided on the discharge end side of the infeed belt 9, a box packing mechanism 6 and a magnetic suction conveying mechanism 8 provided on the side of the material distribution guiding mechanism 3, an empty foam box compartment 4 and a full foam box compartment 5 provided between the two box packing mechanisms 6, a lifting mechanism 12 provided below the empty foam box compartment 4 and the full foam box compartment 5, and a transverse conveying mechanism 7 provided below the box packing mechanism 6, the empty foam box compartment 4 and the full foam box compartment 5.

[0070] Specifically, the empty foam box compartment 4 includes an empty foam box compartment body 41. Lifting cylinders 43 are installed on both sides of the empty foam box compartment body 41. A lifting support plate 42 is installed on the output end of the lifting cylinder 43. An empty foam box positioning cylinder 44 is installed above the lifting cylinder 43. An empty foam box positioning block 45 is installed on the output end of the empty foam box positioning cylinder 44. When an empty foam box is retrieved, the gear and rack moving module 71 drives the moving plate 72 to move below the empty foam box compartment body 41. The lifting mechanism 12 below the empty foam box compartment 4 is activated, and the motor 123 drives the lifting block 126 to rise to the receiving position. The empty foam box positioning cylinder 44 drives the empty foam box positioning block 45 to extend, clamping the second empty foam box at the bottom. Cylinder 43 drives the lifting plate 42 to retract, and the lowest empty foam box falls onto the lifting block 126. Then, cylinder 123 moves to drive the lifting block 126 to descend, placing the empty foam box on the moving plate 72. The lifting cylinder 43 drives the lifting plate 42 to extend, holding the remaining empty foam box. The empty foam box positioning cylinder 44 drives the empty foam box positioning block 45 to retract, waiting for the next action. The clamping cylinder 74 drives the clamping plate 73 to move and cooperate with the limit block on the moving plate 72 to clamp the empty foam box. Then, the gear and rack moving module 71 drives the moving plate 72 to move to the guide sheet metal 62 of the boxing mechanism 6. The positioning cylinder 64 drives the positioning plate 63 to extend and cooperate with the support plate 61 of the boxing mechanism to achieve the positioning of the foam box.

[0071] By adopting the above technical solution, the storage and feeding of empty foam boxes can be achieved.

[0072] Specifically, the full foam box compartment 5 includes a full foam box compartment body 51. A tray cylinder 52 is installed on each side of the full foam box compartment body 51. A tray plate 53 is installed on the output end of the tray cylinder 52. When the foam box is full, the gear and rack moving module 71 drives the moving plate 72 to move to the boxing mechanism 6, clamps the full foam box and moves it to the bottom of the full foam box compartment 5. The lifting mechanism 12 below the full foam box compartment 5 is activated, lifting the full foam box upward to the discharge position. Then, the tray cylinder 52 drives the tray plate 53 to retract. After the lifting mechanism 12 continues to lift upward to the set position, the tray cylinder 52 drives the tray plate 53 to extend and hold the full foam box.

[0073] By adopting the above technical solution, storage of full foam boxes can be achieved.

[0074] Specifically, the lifting mechanism 12 includes a lifting mechanism mounting plate 121, a motor 123, and a lifting plate 124. The output end of the motor 123 is connected to one end of the lead screw 122, and the other end of the lead screw 122 is connected to the lifting mechanism mounting plate 121 through a bearing. The lifting plate 124 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 122. Lifting rods 125 are connected to the four corners of the lifting plate 124, and the lifting rods 125 are connected to the platform of the machine base 1 through linear bearings. The upper end of the lifting rods 125 is connected to a lifting block 126.

[0075] The above technical solution is used to lift the foam box.

[0076] Example 7

[0077] Please see Figures 1-12 This embodiment provides the following technical solution: a small product dual-station foam box packing equipment, including a machine base 1, an infeed belt 2 installed above the machine base 1, a magnetic suction rotating mechanism 10 installed above the machine base 1 corresponding to the middle position of the infeed belt 2 and the side near the discharge end, an infeed belt 9 provided on one side of the magnetic suction rotating mechanism 10, a material distribution guiding mechanism 3 provided on the discharge end side of the infeed belt 9, a box packing mechanism 6 and a magnetic suction conveying mechanism 8 provided on the side of the material distribution guiding mechanism 3, an empty foam box compartment 4 and a full foam box compartment 5 provided between the two box packing mechanisms 6, a lifting mechanism 12 provided below the empty foam box compartment 4 and the full foam box compartment 5, and a transverse conveying mechanism 7 provided below the box packing mechanism 6, the empty foam box compartment 4 and the full foam box compartment 5.

[0078] Specifically, the transverse conveying mechanism 7 includes a gear and rack moving module 71, a moving plate 72 is installed on the output end of the gear and rack moving module 71, a clamping cylinder 74 is installed on one side below the moving plate 72, and a clamping plate 73 is installed on the output end of the clamping cylinder 74.

[0079] By adopting the above technical solution, the foam box can be switched between the empty foam box compartment 4, the full foam box compartment 5, and the boxing mechanism 6.

[0080] Example 8

[0081] Furthermore, the implementation method of a small product dual-station foam box packaging equipment as described in this disclosure includes the following steps:

[0082] (a) After sorting, the products are conveyed backward on the feed belt 2. When the first photoelectric sensor 22 detects the product, the magnetic rotating mechanism 10 is started to move the product on the feed belt 2 to the feed belt 9.

[0083] (ii) The product is conveyed backward by the feeding belt 9 to the material distribution guide mechanism 3. When the second photoelectric sensor 34 detects the product, the material distribution module 31 drives the material distribution seat 32 to move a set distance, so that the product enters the material distribution trough 33 in sequence.

[0084] (iii) When the material distribution module 31 reaches the set position, the magnetic conveying mechanism 8 moves to transport the product on the material distribution seat 32 to the foam box on the boxing mechanism 6 for placement.

[0085] (iv) The transverse transport mechanism 7 moves the empty foam box from the empty foam box warehouse 4 to the boxing mechanism 6, and then the transverse transport mechanism 7 moves the full foam box on the boxing mechanism 6 to the full foam box warehouse 5.

[0086] In summary, this disclosure connects the feed belt 2 to the sorting equipment in the previous process, and uses two magnetic rotating mechanisms 10 to transfer the products on the feed belt 2 to the feed belt 9, achieving product diversion. The two stations operate independently, allowing multiple products to be boxed simultaneously, effectively improving boxing efficiency. This disclosure uses several first photoelectric sensors 22 to detect product edge signals and trigger magnetic attraction, effectively avoiding missed detections or repeated grabbing. This disclosure, through the cooperation of the transverse conveying mechanism 7 with the empty foam box compartment 4 and the full foam box compartment 5, enables automatic loading and unloading of empty and full foam boxes.

[0087] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present disclosure, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A dual-station foam box packaging machine for small products, characterized in that: The machine includes a machine base with a feeding belt installed above it. Magnetic rotating mechanisms are installed above the machine base at the middle position of the feeding belt and on the side near the discharge end. A feeding belt is located on one side of the magnetic rotating mechanism, and a material distribution and guiding mechanism is located on the discharge end side of the feeding belt. A boxing mechanism and a magnetic conveying mechanism are located on the side of the material distribution and guiding mechanism. An empty foam box compartment and a full foam box compartment are located between the two boxing mechanisms. A lifting mechanism is located below both the empty and full foam box compartments. The machine also includes a transverse conveying mechanism located below the boxing mechanism, the empty foam box compartment, and the full foam box compartment.

2. The small product dual-station foam box packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A feeding guide strip is installed above the feeding belt, and several first photoelectric sensors are installed on the feeding guide strip. A feeding transition block is installed on the feeding end of the feeding belt.

3. The small product dual-station foam box packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The magnetic attraction rotation mechanism includes a magnetic attraction rotation mechanism base, a rotary servo motor mounted on the magnetic attraction rotation mechanism base, a servo turntable mounted on the output end of the rotary servo motor, a cylinder mounting plate mounted on the servo turntable, a magnetic attraction rotation lifting cylinder mounted on the cylinder mounting plate, and a second magnetic head mounted on the output end of the magnetic attraction rotation lifting cylinder; the second magnetic head includes a magnetic head connecting plate, a magnetic lifting cylinder mounted on the magnetic head connecting plate, a magnet block connected to the output end of the magnetic lifting cylinder, and a partition plate located below the magnet block connected below the magnetic head connecting plate.

4. The small product dual-station foam box packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material distribution guiding mechanism includes a material distribution module, a material distribution seat is installed on the output end of the material distribution module, the material distribution seat is provided with a number of material distribution slots arranged at equal intervals, and also includes a second photoelectric sensor, which is installed above the feeding position.

5. The small product dual-station foam box packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The magnetic transport mechanism includes a magnetic horizontal movement module, a linear guide rail, and a gantry frame. The magnetic horizontal movement module is arranged parallel to the linear guide rail. The gantry frame is connected to the output end of the magnetic horizontal movement module and the slider of the linear guide rail. A magnetic vertical movement module is installed on the gantry frame. A magnetic transport lifting cylinder is installed on the output end of the magnetic vertical movement module. A first magnetic head is connected to the output end of the magnetic transport lifting cylinder.

6. The small product dual-station foam box packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The boxing mechanism includes two boxing mechanism support plates. The inner sides of the two boxing mechanism support plates are connected to symmetrical guide sheet metal. A positioning cylinder is installed on the outer side of one of the boxing mechanism support plates, and a positioning plate is installed on the output end of the positioning cylinder.

7. The small product dual-station foam box packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The empty foam box compartment includes an empty foam box compartment body, with lifting cylinders installed on both sides of the empty foam box compartment body. A lifting plate is installed on the output end of the lifting cylinder, and an empty foam box positioning cylinder is installed above the lifting cylinder. An empty foam box positioning block is installed on the output end of the empty foam box positioning cylinder. The full foam box compartment includes a full foam box compartment body, with pallet cylinders installed on both sides of the full foam box compartment body. A pallet plate is installed on the output end of the pallet cylinder.

8. A small product dual-station foam box packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism includes a lifting mechanism mounting plate, a motor, and a lifting plate. The output end of the motor is connected to one end of a lead screw, and the other end of the lead screw is connected to the lifting mechanism mounting plate via a bearing. The lifting plate is threadedly connected to the lead screw, and lifting rods are connected to the four corners of the lifting plate. The lifting rods are connected to the platform of the machine via linear bearings, and lifting blocks are connected to the upper ends of the lifting rods.

9. A small product dual-station foam box packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transverse transport mechanism includes a gear and rack moving module. A moving plate is installed on the output end of the gear and rack moving module. A clamping cylinder is installed on one side below the moving plate. A clamping plate is installed on the output end of the clamping cylinder.

10. A method for implementing a small product dual-station foam box packaging equipment according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: (i) After sorting, the products are conveyed backward on the feed belt. When the first photoelectric sensor detects the product, the magnetic rotating mechanism is activated to transfer the product on the feed belt to the feed belt. (ii) The product is conveyed backward by the feeding belt to the material distribution guide mechanism. When the second photoelectric sensor detects the product, the material distribution module drives the material distribution seat to move a set distance, so that the product enters the material distribution trough in sequence. (iii) When the material distribution module reaches the set position, the magnetic conveying mechanism will move the product on the material distribution seat to the foam box on the boxing mechanism for placement. (iv) The lateral conveying mechanism moves the empty foam boxes from the empty foam box warehouse to the boxing mechanism, and then the lateral conveying mechanism moves the full foam boxes on the boxing mechanism to the full foam box warehouse.

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